Here is an article in the Denver Post about underground races and how the forest service and the BLM are reacting to non-sanctioned and non-official races. I can see both sides of the argument, Just a bunch of guys and gals going for a competitive long ride from Fruita to Moab. Best person wins, no support, no prize just the admiration of your friends and the feeling of accomplishment a hell ride like that can give. So big deal, why is the BLM up in a wad over a few getting together and going for a long ride on PUBLIC land?
Well, what about when that few becomes 200 strong some might say? The numbers say someone in that large a group is going to need to evac help at one time. But is that any different than just a few riders riding the Kokopelli over and over again and some time at one time someone needs help? It's going to happen regardless. No fault, no suit. Rescue guys get more experience rescuing, keeps them from getting bored.
It's PUBLIC land, can't we just ride and have a friendly competition organized and publicly stated on forums without the clandestine actions required by the BLM'??!! Can't we just ride? Am I missing something here?
Well, what about when that few becomes 200 strong some might say? The numbers say someone in that large a group is going to need to evac help at one time. But is that any different than just a few riders riding the Kokopelli over and over again and some time at one time someone needs help? It's going to happen regardless. No fault, no suit. Rescue guys get more experience rescuing, keeps them from getting bored.
It's PUBLIC land, can't we just ride and have a friendly competition organized and publicly stated on forums without the clandestine actions required by the BLM'??!! Can't we just ride? Am I missing something here?